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The Spy Novelist and Covid-19 Skeptic at Center of Amazon Controversy

June 5, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Spy Novelist and Covid-19 Skeptic at Center of Amazon Controversy
Alex Berenson’s comments on how governments are handling the pandemic have put him at the center of controversy over the company’s market power.

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The Office Is Far Away. Can Its Culture Survive?

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Bosses fear that if remote working arrangements last much longer that relationships will fray and innovation may suffer.

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Justice Department Issues Subpoenas to Beef-Processing Giants

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The Justice Department is deepening federal antitrust scrutiny of the $213 billion U.S. meat industry, following complaints from farmers and meat buyers about industry pricing practices.

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Readers Flock to Books About Race Relations

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Books about the history of racism, diversity and race relations are soaring to the top of bestsellers’ lists, a sign of growing interest in racial issues amid nationwide protests against police brutality.

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What CEOs Said About George Floyd’s Death

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Executives at big U.S. companies have been speaking out publicly about the killing of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis police, but not every company has been using the same language to make its point.

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Elon Musk Calls for Amazon Breakup in Latest Spat With Jeff Bezos

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Elon Musk blasted Amazon.com and its founder Jeff Bezos, after the online retail giant rejected a book about the coronavirus pandemic, a clash that highlights the power some big tech companies wield over speech.

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Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Pleads Not Guilty in Poultry Price-Fixing Case

June 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Pleads Not Guilty in Poultry Price-Fixing Case
The chief executive of Pilgrim’s Pride pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he conspired to fix chicken prices, while a judge barred him from contacting poultry buyers allegedly victimized by the scheme.

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Las Vegas Casinos Reopen With Social Distancing, Sinks Next to Slot Machines

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After shutting down in mid-March in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, Las Vegas casinos are now trying to bring tourists back together while keeping them apart, selling pleasure during a pandemic and widespread civil unrest.

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Airlines Add Flights as Travel Slowed by the Coronavirus Starts to Pick Up

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American Airlines on Thursday joined other carriers in restoring some flying that was curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic, as parts of the country start to reopen.

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Supply Chains, Safety Protocols Hobble U.S. Factories

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Manufacturers emerging from weeks in hibernation during the coronavirus pandemic are accelerating production with jumbled supply chains and less efficient plants, making it harder to rebuild the U.S. industrial sector.

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